Wilson eyes 2013 election

Simcoe Grey MPP Jim Wilson

SIMCOE-GREY – Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson says 2012 was the year democracy died in Ontario.

"It was the end of democracy in Ontario," said Wilson.

Wilson said the biggest disappointment was the proroguing of the legislature by Premier Dalton McGuinty, shortly after he announced he was stepping down.

"There are so many issues to deal with that we're not able to deal with because we're not able to hold the government to account," Wilson said."I don't care if the premier resigns and goes off in a huff, he shouldn't have dragged everyone down with him. He's ruined his legacy."

Wilson was pleased that the Highway 26 realignment was finally completed in the north end of the riding. He also noted a new high school opened in Angus and a new elementary school in Alliston. However, he says the area has long been ignored by the Liberals.

"There's quite an outstanding list," said the PC House Leader.

Wilson said there is a shortage of nursing home beds.

"The auditor came out and said there hasn't been a new bed built since 2003," he said."The waiting list has grown by 85 per cent. We can just tell that in the riding."